Cheap & Delicious Fall Dinners Under $10 | Quick & EASY Budget Meals | Julia Pacheco

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are readily available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Tofu provides a vegan option while scrambled eggs are budget-friendly.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Mixed spices can add flavor without the cost of individual spices.

Add 1.5 pounds of chicken breast to the Instant Pot with 2 cups of water and 1 bullion cube.

Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.

Shred the cooked chicken using an electric hand mixer.

In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with a drained can of mixed vegetables, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 3/4 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and a small amount of diced onion.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture.

Stir in 1/3 cup of KBY Jack cheese and the cooked egg noodles.

Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray and pour the mixture into the dish.

Top with 3/4 cup more cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes.

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